Two upcoming Abbotsford Christmas concerts are set to ring in the 2016 holiday season! Handel’s “Messiah” on December 10th and Songs, Strings & Steps “Christmas Stories” on December 20th!

There are a few key things that signal the arrival of holidays: Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and Christmas music. You can do without snow and many of the other trappings but it just isn’t Christmas without the trees, lights, and music.

To that end, there are couple of upcoming concerts in Abbotsford that fans of the holidays (or just sterling performances) will not want to miss.

You’re invited to the annual Sweet Dreams Christmas Open House on December 11th, 2016, from 1pm to 5pm. Come by and enjoy all the delightful sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas!

Planning on being in the Abbotsford, BC area early this December? If so, you owe it to yourself to come up to Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn for our annual Sweet Dreams Christmas Open House. Not only is it a great way to usher in the Christmas season, you’ll also get a chance to see our luxurious Abbotsford inn!

Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn invites to an open House on December 7th, 2014 to enjoy the sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas through the eyes and creativity of interior decorator Lois Swaan.

We’ll be serving hot apple cider and cookies to all who attend Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn Open House, as our way of welcoming both the arrival of the Christmas season as well as visitors to our Abbotsford Open House and Abbotsford Luxury Inn. Enjoy the views, savor your cookie and cider, and consider a Christmas stay at our inn.

There is no shortage of wonderful things to do and see during the Abbotsford Christmas season. Throughout the month of December, Abbotsford is alive with events, performances, dining, shopping, recreation, and workshops – all reflecting the joy and tradition of the season.

One great way to get into the spirit of an Abbotsford Christmas is through the live performance of traditional Christmas music.

Add a touch of romance to your your stay with our Abbotsford Lodging Specials. Take advantage of our Romance Package with silk rose petals and tea lights beautifully adorning your room upon arrival. This Abbotsford Lodging Special also includes a bottle of sparkling cider, chocolate covered strawberries, and breakfast delivered to your room completes this very special romantic package, for only $50. Visit our Specials Page to view all Special Offers and packages at our Abbotsford British Columbia Luxury Inn.

For a real taste of history we encourage visitors to head over to the Fort Langley National Historic Site. Fort Langley, located less than a half hour from the inn, is a former trading post of the Hudson’s Bay Company. It is commonly referred to as “the birthplace of British Columbia” and is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. Fort Langley is the exact location where, a century and a half ago the Hudson’s Bay Company established a small post to trade with the First Nations of the West Coast. The trading continued and the fort grew, leading to the creation of the colony of British Columbia.

Exploring this 1800s fur trade post is very exciting, and is like stepping back in time. It’s truly amazing to see what it was like to be there in the 1800s. Visit with costumed interpreters, watch blacksmithing & barrel-making demonstrations explore. See where First Nations people traded salmon, furs and Cranberries for Hudson’s Bay Company goods, and see where British Columbia was proclaimed a colony. Enjoy cultural exhibits, a gift shop, and enjoy lunch (summer months only) at the Full Barrel Café. For more information visit their website.

After a day of exploring life in the 1800s, step into modern luxury with stay at Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn, ideal Fort Langley lodging.

Fraser Valley Food Show 2014 is almost here! Friday October 3rd through Sunday October 5th, people from all over BC gather to celebrate the magic of food and cooking at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford. The show features local and international food, celebrity chef demonstrations, sausage making competitions, cheese and wine seminars, cooking competitions, Bite of the Valley participating restaurants, and the Grapes and Hops wine, beer, and spirits tasting pavilion. New this year visitors can find specialized allergen-free foods in the Gluten Free Living area of the show.

Admission includes access to:

A multitude of food and cooking related exhibits

Bite of The Valley Restaurant Pavilion

Celebrity Cooking Stage

The Gluten-Free Living Show

The Butchers’ Showcase Stage

Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition

Dairy Farmers of Canada Cheese Seminars

Grapes & Hops Presentation Stage

Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting Pavilion

After a fun filled day learning about the joy of food and cooking, come back to the inn, located minutes from the TRADEX, making us the perfect Fraser Valley Food Show lodging choice. Here at Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn we appreciate great food, which is reflected in the gourmet breakfast that we serve each morning. Grab your partner, girlfriends, or BBQ buddies and make a weekend of enjoying fine food and living! Learn more about the event at fraservalleyfoodshow.com.